Writing of a few posts are underway at the moment for me.
Lots of different topics.
We have got back a couple of replies to the complaints my friends made against a local pubs complete mistreatment of them because of a guide dog. I promised I would write a post, so now I can. That’s coming up.
Another incident recently from my holiday that another complaint was made about. Both of these issues are regarding not understanding or seemingly having no compassion for people with sightloss.
Anyway. Less of that ☺️ A few are to do with my recent holiday and what we experienced as Special Assistance travellers being 2 visually impaired people, and a friend needing a wheelchair and what I found different this time seeing when I went away before this year, I hadn’t been even been diagnosed yet. So my eyesight was fine then.
I’ve thought of a few handy tips too.
It’ll be abit ranty for a few of them. This is unfortunately due to what I’ve experienced alot recently being either sight impaired myself or through my friends.
There has to be more awareness. We have to spread it louder and stronger than this. I try in my own little way, but it’s really not enough.
I’ve seen alot of compassion though. People that do care make the world of difference. It’s just the little bumps in the road. The uncaring few that can set you back. I have to think of all the good people I’ve come across recently on my adventures.
Micheal Hingson and Roselle the Guide Dog
Last year, I wrote a blog post about Micheal Hingson and Roselle his beautiful guide dog.
This is his story of their escape from being in the North tower on the 78th floor on 11th September, after the American Airlines Flight 11 plane was flown into the tower that morning.
Not only did Roselle save Micheal that day. But 30 other people she led down the 78 floors of stairwell to safely.
Here is a interview with him on YouTube from deadtalkspodcast.
Really interesting and powerful story. I will always be in awe of the work guide dogs do for their visually impaired owners.
Link to YouTube to get to the interview with Micheal
If you would like to read the blog post I wrote last year, please click the link below.
Link to my blog post about Micheal and Roselle
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My Support Group
I also have a support group on Facebook for anyone to join, introduce yourself with your story, ask questions, have a moan or a rant, a funny story, anything really. The main objective is to all support each other there.
Whether you yourself have any form of Macular Dystrophy, you want to support and get advice for a friend or family member, everyone is welcome.
The group is set to private, so only us group members can see what’s happening in there.
The link to click is below to join the group. See you there! ☺️
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